Hungry Howies
4520 W Hallandale Beach Blvd, Pembroke Park, FL 33023 · Permanent Food Service · License 1624377
What drove the grade
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 23 routine inspection3 intermediate, 3 basic-12
- Safety score88
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 22, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink by back door not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
More time given
- First visitJul 23, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate3
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3°F.
Observed exterior walk in thermometer reading 56°F. Actual temperature 46°F.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Can opener observed with buildup of debris.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink by back door not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
Basic3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Walk in cooler at 46°F. Acceptable ONLY for pizza dough that does NOT contain TCS ingredients.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: 3 compartment sink chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
Observed 0 ppm. Operator corrected to 100 ppm.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Plumbing system in disrepair.
No hot water at Hand Washing Sink by back door.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Ambient temperature
- The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.